From Skull Island to Sapphire Falls Kong Reigns at Skull Island The latest addition to Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, is also the longest ride at the park. Skull Island: The Reign of Kong takes you into a… Liliane Opsomer , October 10, 2016
12 Reasons to Stay at TownePlace Suites These days, there are so many choices when looking for a place to stay whether – it’s for business or leisure. Travelers can do anything from renting a house to… Johnny Jet , September 27, 2016
20 Reasons to Stay at the Four Seasons Lanai If you’ve been following my travels on social media, then you know that my wife and I were in Hawaii for an epic babymoon. Our first stop was the Four… Johnny Jet , September 13, 2016
Hotel Review: The Marmara Park Avenue As I walked into the lobby of the new Marmara Park Avenue hotel, the stark, modern design caught my attention immediately. As soon as I entered through the hand-blown glass and faceted-steel… Juliet Pennington , September 7, 2016
12 Reasons to Visit the New Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Aloha! If you’re following me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Periscope, then you know that my wife and I were recently in Hawaii for a babymoon! I believe ‘babymoon’ is defined as the last peaceful… Johnny Jet , September 5, 2016
VIDEO: Going Local in Thailand, Part 3: The Hotel Snob Goes to the Four Seasons Chiang Mai This is the third post in video contributor Kelley Ferro’s five-part video series on Thailand. Part one is here and part two is here. I had heard so many stories of travelers visiting… Kelley Ferro , September 5, 2016
Meet Me at Rendezvous Owner Andrew Barnard is relaying the history of his family’s 50-year-old hotel property when his voice catches. “I’m sorry,” he says to the 200 hotels guests gathered on the beachfront… Meaghan Agnew , August 12, 2016
Live from Waikiki: Hawaii Receives Largest Hilton Garden Inn in the World In June, the 700th Hilton Garden Inn opened as the largest Hilton Garden Inn in the world. The 623-room Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach (2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; 808-892-1820) is… Caitlin Martin Marker , August 5, 2016
My Summer Trip for SPG Amex We receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. Full disclosure: This experience was in conjunction with the SPG Amex Stars program I’m… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2016
Live from Kaua’i: The First Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Hawaii It was an exciting day for the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay (3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746; 808-823-6000), as the property’s grand opening marked the arrival of the first Hilton Garden Inn in… Caitlin Martin Marker , July 28, 2016
10 Reasons to Have a Baby Shower at Mall of America You might be scratching your head, thinking, “What the heck is a “destination baby shower?” Don’t worry … you didn’t miss the memo! It’s possible Natalie is the very… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2016
How to Fly in SAS Business or Premium Economy for Cheap I just returned from Stockholm, Sweden, where I attended the most recent TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) conference. The organizers booked me on SAS, which I hadn’t flown for several years… Johnny Jet , July 20, 2016
Acrobats and 44,000 Crystals: The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s $107 Million Renovation is Complete The waterfront location and recent $107 million renovation at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s (333 W. Harbor Drive in San Diego, CA; 619-234-1500) truly make the place one of a kind…. Caitlin Martin Marker , July 18, 2016
If You Could Go to Any Starwood Hotel in the USA, Where Would You Go? Like many frequent travelers and points collectors, I’m a big user of the Starwood Preferred Guest credit card from American Express. Since I’m such a fan and a travel blogger,… Johnny Jet , July 9, 2016
7 Reasons to Visit the West Inn & Suites in Carlsbad, CA Southern California’s Carlsbad is a draw—for the couple looking to enjoy a laid-back beach vacation with an excellent dining experience, the craft beer drinker, the golfer looking to explore the north-coastal San Diego… Caitlin Martin Marker , June 10, 2016
